Audi S3 recalls by year
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
12 recalls found for the Audi S3 in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, and 88 owner complaints. Choose a model year:
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi S3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 Audi S3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Audi S3 | 7 | 2 |
| 2021 Audi S3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 Audi S3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Audi S3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 Audi S3 | 1 | 5 |
| 2017 Audi S3 | 2 | 9 |
| 2016 Audi S3 | 3 | 14 |
| 2015 Audi S3 | 2 | 53 |
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Newest Audi S3 recalls
- Dec 7, 202222V901000Equipment297 vehiclesAudi A3, RS 3 and 1 more model
The Safety Certification label on the B-pillar is missing weight capacity information.
- Nov 2, 202222V823000Back over prevention2,607 vehiclesVolkswagen GTI, Volkswagen ID.4 and 5 more models
The rearview camera image may be blank or unresponsive when the vehicle is placed in reverse gear or when the park function is manually activated.
- Oct 26, 202222V806000Equipment, back over prevention6,076 vehiclesAudi A6 allroad, A8 and 23 more models
The infotainment main unit may become damaged internally when the vehicle is shut off, resulting in an inoperative rearview camera display the next time the vehicle is started.
- Aug 29, 202222V652000Air bags4,117 vehiclesAudi A3, RS 3 and 1 more model
The front passenger air bag may have been folded incorrectly.
- Jul 27, 202222V543000Air bags1,216 vehiclesAudi A3, Audi A3 Sportback E-Tron and 8 more models
During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.
- Jul 20, 202222V515000Seat belts2,584 vehiclesAudi A3 and S3
The retention force of the seat belt tensioner on the driver and front passenger seats may be inadequate to properly restrain the occupants during a crash.
- Apr 6, 202222V224000Child seat466 vehiclesAudi A3 and S3
The child seat anchorage fitting sleeves are incorrectly marked with a different symbol than the one described in the owner's manual.
- Oct 20, 202121V825000Back over prevention2,857 vehiclesAudi A3, A4 and 14 more models
A software error may prevent the rear-view image from initially displaying when the vehicle begins to reverse.